Phone comparison · 2 products
Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Key differences
- Screen sizeiPhone 17 Pro Max: 0.6″ largeriPhone 17 6.3″ · iPhone 17 Pro Max 6.9″
- ChipsetiPhone 17 Apple A19 · iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple A19 Pro
- RAMiPhone 17 Pro Max: 4 GB more (50%)iPhone 17 8 GB · iPhone 17 Pro Max 12 GB
- Battery capacityiPhone 17 Pro Max: 1,396 mAh more (38%)iPhone 17 3,692 mAh · iPhone 17 Pro Max 5,088 mAh
- WeightiPhone 17: 56 g lighter (32%)iPhone 17 177 g · iPhone 17 Pro Max 233 g
- ThicknessiPhone 17 Pro Max: 0.8 mm thicker (10%)iPhone 17 7.95 mm · iPhone 17 Pro Max 8.75 mm
What’s the same
- Water & dust rating IP68
- Panel OLED
- Pixel density 460 ppi
- Refresh rate 120 Hz
- Brightness (typical) 1,000 nits
- Front camera 18 MP
- Wired charging (rated) 40 W
- Wireless charging (rated) 30 W
- Reverse wireless charging No
- Wi‑Fi (newest supported) Wi‑Fi 7
- Bluetooth 6.0
- SIM 1 SIM + 1 eSIM
- LDAC audio codec No
- 3.5 mm headphone jack No
- Memory card slot No
- Release date Sep 2025
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| Spec | iPhone 17 | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 177 gLighter | 233 g | iPhone 17 · 56 g lighter (32%) |
Why this matters. Weight affects one‑handed comfort and pocketability. A few grams rarely matter; 20 g or more is usually noticeable. | |||
| Thickness | 7.95 mm | 8.75 mm | iPhone 17 Pro Max · 0.8 mm thicker (10%) |
| Height | 149.6 mm | 163.4 mm | iPhone 17 Pro Max · 13.8 mm taller (9%) |
| Width | 71.5 mm | 78 mm | iPhone 17 Pro Max · 6.5 mm wider (9%) |
| Water & dust rating | IP68 | IP68 | Same |
Why this matters. IP68: the first digit (6) is dust‑tight, the second (8) is rated for continuous immersion under conditions set by the manufacturer. | |||
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| Spec | iPhone 17 | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3″ | 6.9″ | iPhone 17 Pro Max · 0.6″ larger |
| Panel | OLED | OLED | Same |
| Resolution | 1206 × 2622 | 1320 × 2868 | Different |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi | Same |
Why this matters. Above roughly 400 ppi at phone viewing distance, most people struggle to see individual pixels. | |||
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | Same |
Why this matters. Higher refresh rates can make scrolling and motion look smoother, particularly in games and fast‑moving interfaces. Most phones vary the rate to save power. | |||
| Brightness (typical) | 1,000 nits | 1,000 nits | Same |
Why this matters. Manufacturers measure brightness differently (typical, HDR peak, outdoor boost). Compare like‑for‑like figures only. | |||
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| Spec | iPhone 17 | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A19 | Apple A19 Pro | Different |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GBMore | iPhone 17 Pro Max · 4 GB more (50%) |
Why this matters. More RAM lets more apps stay open in the background. Beyond 8–12 GB the everyday difference is small. | |||
| Storage (max listed) | 512 GB | 2,048 GBMore | iPhone 17 Pro Max · 1,536 GB more (300%) |
Why this matters. DuelVS lists one storage figure per model, usually the largest configuration. Check the variant you would actually buy. | |||
| Geekbench 6 single‑core | 3,608 | 3,933 | iPhone 17 Pro Max · 325 higher (9%) |
Data note. Benchmark figures come from mixed sources and test versions. Treat small gaps as noise. | |||
| Geekbench 6 multi‑core | 8,810 | 10,223 | iPhone 17 Pro Max · 1,413 higher (16%) |
Data note. Benchmark figures come from mixed sources and test versions. Treat small gaps as noise. | |||
| Spec | iPhone 17 | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear cameras | 48 + 48 MP | 48 + 48 + 48 MP | Different |
Why this matters. Megapixels describe resolution, not image quality. Sensor size, lens and processing usually matter more. | |||
| Front camera | 18 MP | 18 MP | Same |
| Max video | 4K · 60 fps | 4K · 120 fps | Different |
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| Spec | iPhone 17 | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 3,692 mAh | 5,088 mAhMore | iPhone 17 Pro Max · 1,396 mAh more (38%) |
Why this matters. Capacity is the size of the tank, not the mileage. Chip efficiency and screen settings decide real battery life. | |||
| Wired charging (rated) | 40 W | 40 W | Same |
| Wireless charging (rated) | 30 W | 30 W | Same |
| Reverse wireless charging | No | No | Same |
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| Spec | iPhone 17 | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wi‑Fi (newest supported) | Wi‑Fi 7 | Wi‑Fi 7 | Same |
Why this matters. Wi‑Fi 7 can be faster and steadier on a Wi‑Fi 7 router. On older routers the difference disappears. | |||
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 | Same |
| USB‑C data | USB 2 | USB 3.2 | Different |
Why this matters. USB 2 transfers files much more slowly than USB 3.x over a cable. Charging is unaffected. | |||
| SIM | 1 SIM + 1 eSIM | 1 SIM + 1 eSIM | Same |
| LDAC audio codec | No | No | Same |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No | Same |
| Memory card slot | No | No | Same |
| Release date | Sep 2025 | Sep 2025 | Same |
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How this comparison works
Every product in a category uses the same fields and units. Rows highlight a difference. A direction label such as “Lighter” or “More” appears only on fields where DuelVS’s methodology defines which way is generally preferable. Nothing here declares an overall winner.
Questions, answered from the data
- How many specs are different between iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro Max?
- Of 31 specs DuelVS lists for this comparison, 15 differ, 16 are identical.
- Which is lighter?
- iPhone 17: 177 g vs 233 g for iPhone 17 Pro Max, 56 g lighter.
- Which is thinner?
- iPhone 17: 7.95 mm vs 8.75 mm for iPhone 17 Pro Max, 0.8 mm thinner.
- Which has the larger screen?
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 6.9″ vs 6.3″ for iPhone 17, 0.6″ larger.
- Which has more RAM?
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 12 GB vs 8 GB for iPhone 17, 4 GB more.
- Which has the larger battery?
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 5,088 mAh vs 3,692 mAh for iPhone 17, 1,396 mAh more.
- Which charges faster with a cable?
- Neither, in DuelVS data: both are listed at 40 W.
- Which supports the newer Wi‑Fi standard?
- Neither, in DuelVS data: both are listed at Wi‑Fi 7.
- What do they have in common?
- Water & dust rating: IP68; Panel: OLED; Pixel density: 460 ppi; Refresh rate: 120 Hz; Brightness (typical): 1,000 nits; Front camera: 18 MP; Wired charging (rated): 40 W; Wireless charging (rated): 30 W.